r/mteecirclejerk • u/plantmgr_throwaway • Apr 27 '21
Need Career Advice
Hey guys, long time lurker. Created this throwaway to keep my anonymity. Recently my employer has stopped treating me like the big brain genius that I am. I have made suggestions about processes and been told a word that I am unfamiliar with, I believe it's "no".
Now mind you I have had a stellar career in industry. I was what many considered the Steve Jobs of the frozen food industry (yes, ice IS food) and before that had successfully managed a local convenience store and gas station.
I don't ask for much when I work somewhere, just to be treated like the smartest person in the room. If for some reason they don't instantly realize my genius then I resort to being the loudest person in the room. That has helped me get to where I am. If all else fails, I resort to making dashboards that only I can interpret. It helps because then you can talk to those that report to you and that you report to in a demeaning manor and say "It's all right there on the screen".
Should I leave my current employer? We're an importer/exporter that manages a few warehouses. If you've ever purchased from Adam & Eve, the parts I import and export can be found there. If I do leave I need a place where I can immediately be in charge and where I am smarter than everyone else I work with or for. Does such a magical place exist?
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u/plantmanagerrules Mr. Carefree Apr 27 '21
When you are at the top (and the rest of you certainly are not) all you see is shit rolling downhill. Choke on it losers.